Chrome alternator case switch
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Chrome alternator case switch
What's involved with pressing in/out the end bearing? Any special tools needed? I'm just looking over the job...haven't yet separated the two halfs of the old casing.
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Re: Chrome alternator case switch (foundvettelifeisgood)
Man it’s been a long time since I split a GM alternator but I think a thin plate and 3 screws for each bearing hold them in. My alternator started clicking a while back and what I found is one of the screws missing and one backed out and hitting the rotating parts. After you take your old one off make a note on how it is clocked. When I bought my new replacement (to fix the above problem) I got it from a local parts store and it was clocked wrong. I had to separate the new one and turn the back case 180 degrees.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Chrome alternator case switch (foundvettelifeisgood)
Are you thinking of getting the original housing chromed? If so, you may find it will cost a lot more than buying a replacment alternator that has a chrome case.
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Opps sorry, I now see after posting you said SWITCH - never mind!
[Modified by KenSny, 6:09 PM 4/15/2004]
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Opps sorry, I now see after posting you said SWITCH - never mind!
[Modified by KenSny, 6:09 PM 4/15/2004]
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Re: Chrome alternator case switch (guppie)
It was fairly easy. Getting the bearings in and out and getting the brushes situated was the only tough parts. I used a toothpick to hold back the brushes and then yanked it out the back after re-assembly. It really looks good. :cheers:
